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Review – The Crave Curve Bluetooth Speaker plus get 10% discount site wide #Crave #Tech

I go through many bluetooth speakers and in fairness most pass the test and are good value for money but it is rare when one just has that perfect sound and good looks and slightly different to the normal industry design we are use to seeing on offer and this is where the one we are reviewing today kicks in and it is mighty for its size.

It is not the lightest speaker for its size but this is ok as the sound it puts out will vibrate anything it sits on and having tested it at full volume it does not budge and sits nicely on rubber feet underneath,it is best thought to have it on a good solid flat surface as it helps with the sound. This is certainly one for the bass lovers too….

The build quality is excellent with an excellent metal finish this is robust and tough yet will fit and look well anywhere,once more it is portable too and packs 20 watt dual drivers. Given that you would think it is more powerful when you listen to it. On top we have simple controls to change the musics tracks and take calls and so on,evertything you expect to find in a bluetooth speaker.. Taking calls is great if you ever need to with clear sound and loss of clarity or disconnections seen and the same applies to the sound output here.

You have 66ft distance to play with here more than your average speaker which makes it more versitile and for instance if you have a large house and back garden this is ideal, even testing here in my place through closed doors you could still here it pump out the tunes no problem at all.

The sound though is where it will matter for most and it is good and what is really nice here the louder you have it the better and no distortion on testing from my usual music tracks overall I was more than delighted with the punch and the bass this delivers, but less of the usual chat on genres and so on and take a listen in the video review below..

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Review – The Anker Portable Conference speakerphone. #Anker #Tech #Conference

Bluetooth speakers come in all sort of configurations which is great for choice but one with built in capabilties for conference calls is something different with a smaller variety on offer. Anker have such a solution which comes in a well built and designed product via the portable conference speakerphone. The name is in the product being portable this can be used anywhere and is portable and not a fixed solution we tend to see on many offices today this can be brought anywhere with you in your tech pack and it is smaller but delivers on its output with sound.

Instant set up.. If on the go or at home this can be set up super fast with bluetooth and no drivers os required of connected to a pc via USB which is great On my testing I used on PC and mobile and the bluetooth connection is just great with no lag or disconnecting issues thanks to bluetooth 5.0 while we are in a state of lockdown here it has been a valuable kit here in the house to use doing my daily duties and keeps the phone out of my hand keeping me free to use both hands for typing and working which is a bonus.

The call quality is excellent and can be heard in a large room easily with its 360 degree coverage and the 6 mics makes this an ideal kit for small office type or meetings and today especially ideal for teams of small groups of 6-8 for example or more makes it the perfect kit do get work done in a closed environment or even outdoors..

The build quality is excellent too and the simple controls on board which does not complicate things. Up top we have a navi pad area that has an status LED ring around it that controls your calls,volume etc and you also have a mute feature you can also use some fucntions to control music if you use it for this too which is possibleand why not, another bonus is you can charge your mobile phone form the device. The best thing is this is compatible with all conference services like zoom..

There is a power on/off key on the front and a bluetooth connection button which keeps the design minimal but offers maximum features via the navi pad up top of the device. The housing of the unit is also has a premium look and will blend in anywhere at home of the office or even and outside environment.

Is this a product to reccomend? Well yes especially today in the current crisis and the fact it is portable with a 24hr battery life it is easy to do so and is not expensive either and ideal for anyone really and can be used for a personal speaker to and you can charge your device so it offers several features that are beneficial to it users, See below in the video how it works and sounds.

Features

  • Omni-Directional Voice Pickup: 6 microphones arranged in a 360° array pick up voices up anywhere in rooms for up to 8 people.
  • Smart Voice Enhancement: A custom DSP algorithm offers real-time echo cancellation up to 70 dB, de-reverberation, and reduces background noise by 20db to ensure your voice is picked-up without distracting noises.
  • Optimized Clarity and Volume: PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone automatically balances the sound of your voice to make up for differences in volume and distance from the speakerphone.
  • Instant Setup and Universal Compatibility: Connect to your phone via Bluetooth or to your computer with a USB-C cable with no need to install drivers. PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone is compatible with all popular online conferencing services.
  • 24 Hours of Call Time: PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone has a built-in 6,700mAh battery to power days of calls. Integrated Anker PowerIQ technology allows you to charge other devices via PowerConf at optimized speeds.

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Review – The Tronsmart Element T6 Plus bluetooth speaker. #Tronsmart #Tech

If you are in the market for a new bluetooth speaker this is one to look at easily. This one is on the bigger size from their range but let me tell you it packs some sound and easily can fill a big open environment or room you will hear this no matter where you are in your house even with doors shut it is that loud.

Also good here is the bass level and bass fans will love it with three levels to choose from with an EQ button on the rear. Again this is comes with soundpulse technology offering a 40w output which is great and packs a real punch and for me it was surprising how loud this is and how effective the technology is without the loss of clarity. Full max volume will at times sound distort depending on what you listen too.

On the back you have an array of buttons. From the top you have play pause and skip track and tws paring on one segment,next is the EQ button which has three modes complemented by an LED a the end to let you know what mode you are in, then you have a mode button and power on/off one.

Under all this is your i/o options which is USB-C Micro USB port, UAB-A port and a 3.5mm port so you can directly connect your device if it supports a headphone jack given it is being killed off slowly. All this is in a rubber texture with the flap covering the i/o ports for waterproofing. The top of the speaker has a nice circular button with the tronsmart logo and illuminated sides which looks nice in a darker room and this controls the volume level,play/pause music call control and voice assistant.. Underneath there is rubberised feet and the rest of the unit is constructed with fabric and housed in rubber in general and a really solid build.

Controls are simple to use and once you are paired up get ready to enjoy really loud bass driving music sit back and enjoy. This will offer a 360 degree experience so it is best placed standing but you can use it sat down on its side. Overall this offers some punch for its size and is certainly worth a look and you can also pair another one to it and if you have two of these you can put your old speakers away and enjoy these as they are portable and can be taken anywhere.

 

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Urbanista and @hmunitedkingdom announce collaboration. #UrbanistaLife

Urbanista, a leading developer and manufacturer of lifestyle audio products, has teamed up with H&M HOME to present a limited-edition, wireless Bluetooth speaker – perfect to enjoy music indoors or outdoors! The speaker’s design is inspired by H&M HOME’s summer collection with classic blue and white stripes – the fresh and timeless colourway for the summer season. Bring the music wherever you are – in an easy, stylish way.

Music Never Goes out of Fashion

The Sydney speaker from audio specialists Urbanista is the ultimate portable speaker: petite and lightweight with a clean silhouette and sleek design that delivers big on sound. Born out of a passion for colour, form and a mobile lifestyle, Urbanista’s designs, including Sydney, are rooted in the Scandinavian tradition and are designed for life in motion.

H&M HOME presents the Urbanista speaker that will be available at https://www.urbanista.com/uk/sydney-hmhome from 11th May 2020, for a limited time only. Offering sleek design at an accessible price, the H&M HOME and Urbanista speaker will retail at the pocket-friendly price of £34.90.

“It’s been great working with H&M HOME for this exciting release: an inspirational fusion of music and interior design. We hope that this special edition speaker will be appreciated for its playfulness and true summer vibes”, says Nadine Schultz, Marketing Manager, Urbanista.

Camilla Henriksson, Head of Marketing and Communications at H&M HOME, comments: “We are very excited to collaborate with Urbanista this season. We love to bring our products outdoors during summer and now we can also bring out the music! The Urbanista speaker, with its neat design, matches perfectly with our summer collection.”

Urbanista’s Sydney speaker comes complete with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, iOS and Android compatibility, and built-in microphone and speakerphone. Fitting in the palm of your hand, the Sydney is small but powerful, water-resistant and comes with up to 5 hours’ battery life. Want even more epic sound? It’s easy to pair two speakers together for a stereo sound experience.

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Price: £34.90

Review – The Sharp Aquos Soundpartner Neckband speaker. #Sharp #Tech

There is several similar products like this around but this is the first for me to check out and it is something new and a new take on the use of tech which is good to see, We can get bluetooth speakers in any size shape or form today that do a good job but this is something different and over the time I have used this it has grown on me.

You will not be wearing this jogging in the park so lets get that out of the way as it will bounce on your shoulder and you might want to wear it in public but keep the volume low but it is not super loud but still something you will not be wearing in a crowded area like a bus or a train as others will have to put up with what you listen too..

What I do find it great for though is if you have an empty house or room connect what you like and stick it on full blast and be immersed in sound in a different way that we are custom to like surround sound in your home or cinema,this brings you that much closer, A personal setting like no other you really need to try it to understand what I mean. Controls are easy to use too with a volume rocker, a power on/off switch,play and pause button and voice assistant button it is simple and executes the ease of use quite well.

Given it has limitations in one area it has more in other and that is on connecting to other external devices like your TV games console or laptop and feel the sound surround you in a different way. When it comes to the sound it is good,clear and sharp and well balanced all round but not much bass noticed but the sound is decent and punchy and great direction with movies as an example if a plane or car was to fly by you get the same effect on the speaker as you would a good pair of earphones and its not all central and boring.

I did notice the sound is better from your smarpthone perhaps due to the distance but you cant complain either if you are to use for gaming and more as you feel part of the picture in a weird kind of way and you get over it rather quickly too and there is a notable difference between say two bluetooth speakers placed either side of you in the house, that said the speakers would be louder but these are right up at your ears more or less and suck you in and it is a new way to sit back and enjoy something on your own when you have the chance to do so, it is a niche product now but I can see this morph into other and bigger ideas going forward its just the case if you are willing to spend the money and give it a go.

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Review – The Plantronics Calisto personal speakerphone. #Plantronics #Calisto #Tech

The Plantronics Calisto is a nice compact portable speakerphone that can be used in more than one capacity, Mainly aimed at the the office type situation this can also be used in a personal capacity at home too or even on travel as it is small,durable and portable. With the option to connect with USB A cable or 3.5 mm you are not limited but there is no bluetooth option here which would have been nice but it is not a huge caveat given  most people today prefer the bluetooth connection method but think of the battery life your saving.

This cicrular speaker is not the loudest one in the world I have tried but offers easy to use functions and give off a spatial surround sound so this is ideal for a smaller office environment rather than a large on or a desk with a few people sat around it for call and so on and if connected to your PC it will offer a better listening experience for everyone in the vicinity of it.

Call quality is good and you have the option to mute this and swap between profiles which are music and calls. You can charge the device via Micro USB or via your laptop or PC via the USB A cable. You can also connect this to your smartphone by the way which is a great idea and not tying you to one device.

Overall the quality is not bad at all and it does have some cool lights on one side similar to what we have seen like the Jabra 710 speak we checked out some time ago. When it comes to buttons there is not much to take in here with the volume control a call key and mute key it is simple to use. Check out the video review below for more..

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First look at the Sharp Sound Partner neckband speaker. #Sharp #Tech

The Sharp Sound partner is a portable speaker you place around your neck and something we are starting to see more of now with several products on the market but much more expensive, This is a wearable that fits nicely around your neck and blasts out the audio and gives you a different experience than what we are use too with a typical bluetooth speaker or earbuds,This is a new idea and we most likely will see more of these products in the coming year but the audio experience is different on first testing and better than you might expect.

This can also pair to your TV via a bluetooth transmitter which is great and gives the speaker more usability rather than just being connected to your smartphone. Any questions hit us up while we check it out..

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#BANG by Coloud. A mini portable speaker with a punch. #Coloud #Music #Portable

Today Nokia announced the all new Nokia Lumia 530 and also an new little accessory to be a companion with the 530 and other handsets The Coloud BANG portable speaker was announced..

This portable, compact speaker costs only €19 which is a keenly priced extra to have with you on your travels etc.

 

Last year we had the chance to be the first in Ireland to test other products by coloud. The coloud BOOM,KNOCK and POP and overall they where a good product and we still have and use them today they are great value for money products.

The Bang has enough power to keep the party going. Enjoy up to 8 hours of play back time on a single charge and daisy chain two or more speakers together to make your music sound even better. It’s a powerful portable speaker for a super-affordable price.

 

Make a statement with your favourite colour. Whether it’s bright green or vibrant orange, choose the colour that makes you want to get up and dance. It’s a colourful way to press play. Get a portable speaker that’s ready to go anywhere – Get a Coloud Bang.

Specs

  • Dimensions

    • Width: 75 mm
    • Height: 51 mm
    • Weight: 96 g
    • Cable length: 17 cm

  • Audio

    • Frequency response: 200 – 15 000 Hz
    • Maximum output: 94 dB at 0.5 m
    • Speaker drivers: 40 mm high performance

  • Connectivity

    • AV connectors: 3.5 mm stereo headphone connector
    • Charging connectors: Micro-USB

  • Power

    • Rechargeable battery: Yes
    • Maximum music playback time: 8 h

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#Nokia MD-12 Bluetooth MIniSpeaker. #Nokia #Accessories via nokianewsireland.com

 

  • Wire-free efficiency

    Be wire-free with Bluetooth and NFC. And combined with a long-lasting, rechargeable battery, keep the music pumping all night long on a single charge.

  • Boosted battery life

     

    With the long-lasting rechargeable battery, spend more time enjoying and less time charging.

     

    Small speakers, portable or not, often miss the clout, especially in the bass department.

    That’s about to change with the Nokia Bluetooth Minispeaker. With a built-in vibrating actuator located on the base, low frequencies (read: heavy bass) are created when placed on most surfaces, especially hard ones, delivering a surprising amount of bass for such a compact speaker- in fact, it’s rather fun experimenting with different surfaces.

    This pocket-sized powerhouse can fill a room with sound and, when its rechargeable battery is fully juiced, offers 15 hours of playback, enough for your regular party. Well, the parties we go to, anyway.

    While the speaker is obviously a travelling music-fan’s dream, it also doubles up as the perfect speakerphone so you can work on the go.

     

    Pairing your phone with the mini speaker is simple; just tap your NFC-enabled device on the speaker to instantly pair. Alternatively, connect via Bluetooth. With the new Nokia Device Hub app, you can easily manage your speaker and other connected accessories easier than ever, and fun. It provides app recommendations for your accessories and even lets you see where you used them last time, in case you misplaced it.

    If your phone lacks either wireless technology, don’t sweat, just use the audio-out connector and lead that comes in the box.

    Costing just €39, and continuing Nokia’s bright new colour language for 2014, the Nokia Bluetooth Minispeaker comes in the same distinctive colours of yellow, green, orange and white.

     

    BIG BASS EXPERIENCE

    Don’t let its small size deceive you. This little guy packs a load of power. Engineered with the latest technology, the MD-12 is designed with an actuator built in, creating a big bass effect when set on nearly any surface.

     

     

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